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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.66, 24,010.24 and 9,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.66, 24,010.24 and 9,440.96 is: 13,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.66 : 24,010.24 = 9,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.66/24,010.24 = 9,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.66x = 24,010.24 × 9,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.66x = 226,679,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,679,715.43/17,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.57

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